Sermons on Discovering Contentment:

The Power Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

If the God of the universe speaks into your very being saying, “I love you,” what else do you need?

On many of our minds this morning is the latest of a string of shootings. The latest happening this past Sunday at the nearby West Freeway Church of Christ here in Fort Worth. Our church has taken a number of steps to ensure your safety and will continue to do so. From a volunteer security team to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13, Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Oct 23, 2000

Finding contentment in the midst of a discontent world is possible only in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

- A barber in a small town was busy cutting hair one day when the local cop walked in to get a haircut. And the barber was feeling a bit generous that day, so he said to the cop... "Since you do such a good job protecting us, and watching over us... today’s haircut is free." The cop said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiastes 5:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning Contentment

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Happiness, though it does not come naturally, is attainable.

Thesis: Happiness, though it does not come naturally, is attainable. Intro.: 1. Illust. A Russian woman lived with her husband & two children in a very small hut. Her husband's parents lost their home & she had to take them in. Unbearable. In desperation, she went to the village wise man, whom ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Keys To Contentment

Contributed by Scott Cox on Jan 26, 2001

Keys to peace of mind.

Introduction: I remember watching a Mayberry episode in which a fancy New York preacher came to town. He preached a sermon about slowing down. He said, "All we do is rush, rush, rush. Slow down, enjoy life." After the service the people of Mayberry decided to build the band stand in the park, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT IS TO BALANCE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF WITH LOFTY HOPE IN THE LORD

BIG IDEA: THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT IS TO BALANCE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF WITH LOFTY HOPE IN THE LORD I. (:1) REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF A. Humility in Attitude 1. How I think about myself “O Lord, my heart is not proud” not being puffed up with a sense of my own importance 2. How I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Content Of Worship Series

Contributed by Steve Mcfarland on Jan 16, 2005

Part 3 in this 4-part sermon series on worship seeks to define The Content of Worship.

I.The Content Of Worship A.Adoration 1.A Bowed Heart a.Psalm 95:6-7 – “Come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of His hand.” To be sure, the physical bowing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 1, 2005

(1) Contentment has to be learnt, and (2) it cannot be found in possessions. (3) True contentment can only be found in Christ.

Today we want to talk about contentment. The lack of contentment is one of the reasons why many people, including Christians, do not have joy in life. We feel that we do not have enough. Something is always lacking. And we have to get it in order to feel fulfilled and happy. A few years ago, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning To Be Content Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

Examines the difference between a coveting heart and a contented heart.

INTRODUCTION I like cartoons. Dennis the Menace has been a favorite for a long time. One comic strip has a picture of Dennis looking at a catalog and saying, “This catalog’s got a lot of toys I didn’t even know I wanted.” The Wizard of Id has a comic strip where one monk is putting up a sign on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Paul’s confidence that he could do all things through Christ is specifically related to the ability to be content in all situations.

Philippians 4:10-13 Sunday, August 25, 2002 As you go through life their are certain moments that are captured in your mind with absolute clarity. With the right reminder you can go back to that moment and see the whole picture in the most vivid detail. I have one of those flashbacks whenever I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Clues To Contentment Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 29, 2006

This is the final in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores living in contentment with our material condition.

(Opened message with showing of U2 “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” Music Video) Even though that song is now pushing 20 years old, it may more than any other song continue to describe our culture today. A culture littered with people who are searching, running, scaling, looking for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

True contentment comes only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ

The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:10-13 July 16, 2006 Morning Service Introduction A wealthy employer once overheard one of his workers exclaim, "Oh if I only had a hundred dollars, I would be perfectly content." Knowing that his own money had not given him inner peace, he told her, "Since ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Keys To Contentment Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006

Last in a five part series from 1 Timothy. This message focuses on how to be content.

This morning we’re going to wrap up our study of 1 Timothy. For the last 5 weeks we’ve seen how God intends for us to grow together in his family – the church. We’ve seen that in order to grow together as a family we need to have: • Sound doctrine that is based on the word of God • Men and women ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 10 in a series on Philippians, focusing on contentment in Christ

The Joy of Contentment I. Introduction A. Learning Contentment 1. Russian couple lived in a very small hut with their two children. a) The husband’s parents lost their home and moved in with the couple. b) The conditions were crowded and unbearable. c) She went to the village wise man to seek ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mark Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Feb 1, 2007

What do we do when life treats us unfairly? This look at the trial of Jesus shows us trust life’s inequities to God’s sovereignty.

“The Mark of Contentment” Luke 23:1-25 Think with me for a moment about your greatest injustice. When did everything that was right seem to be turned upside down? What happened that made you really question the fairness of life, others, America…even God? I’m sure many of you have stories ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being Content

Contributed by Lisa Foy on Feb 1, 2007

We are to learn to abound and abase. Be content yet still desire more.

To be content is to have freedom from anxiety or worry, being satisfied. We should be a contented people, at peace with God, our neighbors and ourselves. We should feel we have enough and all we have is more than enough. This applies to worldly things, material things. 2 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational